The haunted attraction, The Bates Motel, goes from Scary to Merry for the Holiday Season. After the Halloween season ends the property is transformed into a sparkly winter wonderland,

My family recently visited Holiday Hayride for the first time and my kiddos ages 4 and 6, LOVED it! We piled onto a hay less hay wagon (there is bench seating) and were guided through a wonderfully lit field by Christmas tunes. Clark Griswold would be very pleased by the lights, lights and more lights at Holiday Hayride. Each section of the ride had a song to go along with the lighted decoarations. Our favorite part was the “Frosty the Snowman” part of the ride. When you hear “Frosty” play, you go through a tunnel and get a little winter surprise.Our wagon also drove by two of Santa’s reindeer. Also a big hit with my kids.

After our ride ended (it was about 25 minutes long) we visited Santa at his workshop. It is a VERY good Santa! He sat with my kids for about five minutes. Asked them what they each wanted and told them that they had to be nice to each other, not just at Christmas, but all year long because he is always watching.

MOM TIPS: Parking is FREE. There are porta potties on site. You can buy tickets with cash or credit, but if you buy with credit card you have to go to the gift store to have your card run, then go back to the ticket window. So to save time, buy online or pay with cash. Buying online also saves you the trouble of waiting in line at the ticket window.

There is a snack bar. Again, cash only. The prices are quite resonable. $1 for a small popcorn, $1 for 3 cookies, $2 for hot chocolate.

While I was there I also saw families roasting marshmallows for s’mores on the bonfires. There are picnic tables and seating, so if you like to roast s’mores don’t forget your sticks, and supplies.

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